International
Golts on Russia’s ‘Milk War’ With Belarus
Defense expert Aleksandr Golts examines the “milk war” taking place between Russia and Belarus, delving into the roots of the conflict and questioning Russia’s foreign policy motives. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
Jun 17, 2009 | Continued
What Does the Kremlin Fear?
Journalist Vitaly Portnikov comments on Russia’s new National security strategy, which lays out Russia’s objectives until 2020, and what it shows about Russia’s leadership. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
May 16, 2009 | Continued
Russia Moves to Prosecute WWII Deniers at Home and Abroad
Most Russians believe that denying the Soviet victory in World War II is a crime, as the Russian government prepares to introduce legislation to aggressively prosecute those who would downplay the Soviet triumph over Germany.
May 10, 2009 | Continued
Understanding the Georgian Mutiny
Reports from Georgia indicate that an attempted coup has been suppressed near the Georgian capital of Tbilisi. Russian defense analyst Aleksandr Golts examines the official version of events, and takes a skeptical eye to the “very convenient conspiracy” and whose interests it serves. Exclusive translation by theotherrussia.org.
May 7, 2009 | Continued
Russian Deputy PM Warns of Coming Energy Crisis
Eastern Europe could face a new energy crisis in the coming winter, facing shortages of gas and oil, according to Russian Deputy Prime-Minister Igor Sechin. Comments from political analyst Stanislav Belkovsky.
May 5, 2009 | Continued
Suspects Arrested in Murder of Former Chechen Commander
Seven suspects have been detained in Dubai, in connection with the murder of Sulim Yamadayev, a former Chechen military commander killed on March 28th.
Mar 31, 2009 | Continued
Beware of Doing Deals With Putin – Kasparov
In his latest editorial for the Wall Street Journal, Russian opposition leader Garry Kasparov argues that the West should not prop up or “bail out” Russia’s authoritarian regime.
Mar 6, 2009 | Continued
Chechnya Still Lacks Political Closure -Rights Group
February 23rd marked World Chechnya Day, which solemnly commemorates Joseph Stalin’s mass deportation of Chechens to Siberia in 1944. In an open letter, the Chechnya Peace Forum joined with public figures to call for free and fair elections as a way to bring closure to the troubled republic.
Feb 24, 2009 | Continued
Kasparov: Russia’s Allies Should Not Help Vladimir Putin
Writing for BusinessWeek, Garry Kasparov argues that the myth of Vladimir Putin’s Russia has finally collapsed, and that the economic crisis is showing how unstable the Russian economy truly is.
Feb 11, 2009 | Continued
Russia to Print Maps Showing Georgian Regions as Independent
In the near future, Russia will print maps showing the breakaway regions of Abkhazia and Georgia as distinct from Georgia.
Jan 28, 2009 | Continued